Scout | Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) for training and technical assistance

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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) for training and technical assistance

BFRDP supports projects that help beginning farmers and ranchers in the U.S. and territories build knowledge, skills, and tools. Funding focuses on education, outreach, and technical assistance to support farming, ranching, and management of nonindustrial private forest lands. The program aims to improve decision-making and long-term sustainability for new producers.

Source

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Award

Total Funding: $44.4M

Award Ceiling: $750,000

Award Floor: $49,999

Dates

Open Date: May 13, 2026

Close Date: June 16, 2026

Eligibility

industry:agriculture

industry:education

Keywords

beginning farmers

rancher training

technical assistance

education outreach

sustainable agriculture

nonindustrial forest lands

us farm support

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